toddriegel

I am glad your math agrees with mine Hank. Exactly as I said, $19,912 is the 125% exactly as it is stated on the I-86P. I was correcting an early post by toddriegel that said the 125% was $24,890...which as you have now confirmed along with me...is not correct.

Tell the NVC that they are wrong and don't mention my name. They told me to multiply the amount on the right side on form I-864P by 125% for your total and thats the amount you need to be over.

Your math is correct - 125% of $19,912 is $24,890. I believe it is how you applied that math for this situation that is incorrect. The the 2015 HHS Poverty Guideline for a household size of 2 is $15,930. 125% of that value is $19,912.

For a fiancé visa, If a Form I-134 is requested by the consular officer during the interview, you need to show your income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline. This is clearly documented by the State Department. To be honest, a number of people (and my experience also) have not been asked to show evidence of income during the interview for the Fiance visa. I have heard that if you are asked for form I-134 you need to show the 125% value which is $19,912. However unless things have changed again, the USEM was not asking for these forms to be submitted.

After you and your fiancé are married and you apply for Adjustment of Status, you need to submit form Form I-864 and then you need to show that your income is 125% of the HHS Poverty Guideline...which is $19,912. The government tried to make it easy for anybody that may be math challenged and included the 125% value on the form I-864P itself.

Just as the nvc told me when I applied, if you count yourself and one other person for a total of 2. The 2015 HHS poverty guideline is $15930 multiplied by 100% for those that are in the armed forces. If you live in the 48 contiguous states and a household of 2 will have a HHS poverty guideline of $19912 multiplied by 125% for a total of 24890.00. The NVC confirmed this when I double checked because I had a household of 5.

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Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?

No. The 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return, and other requirements only apply when Form I-864 is needed. Applicants presenting Form I-134 will need to show that their U.S. sponsor's income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline.

From http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/fiance-k-1.html

NO. I'M NOT. LEARN TO DO SIMPLE MATH. MORE THAN ONE PERSON HAS THE SAME FIGURES. WHEN I SENT MY APPLICATION IN, I EVEN DOUBLE CHECKED WITH THE NVC AND KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO HELP THE PERSON POSTING A QUESTION. GOT IT?

For 2 people the poverty guideline is $19912.00. That amount has to be 125% over the poverty guideline. You multiply the two together (19912X1.25)= $24890. He needs to produce an income of 24890. If there's children involved its going to be even higher. I don't know if co-sponsors are allowed for a k-1 visa. He will need to check. Hopefully his parents will do it.

You can find the poverty guidelines on the uscis website and double check yourself. Good luck.

My wife and I just had our case completed at the NVC. I called and asked when an interview would be scheduled but they told me there's no set time. I just wondered how long it took others to get an interview scheduled after their case was completed.

Thanks for your help.

I called the NVC today with the same issue. They said the case was complete and my wife has to pick up her I.D. and quit putting it off.

Anyone have experience buying somewhere around 5 acres of land not in the city something in a province and what it would cost? Also if I were to live in the Philippines but get paid from a job in the United States would I pay taxes in Philippines or anything to be a resident for a long period of time? And last but not least what does the Philippines consider a gun, is it like the US in which the only part is the part with the serial number, or could anything be considered? Any good gun resource websites for the country? I realize I would need to be a citizen to purchase a gun.

It's my understanding if you're not a Philippine citizen you can't buy land there. You can buy a condo but not land. You may have to be born there to buy land. I know people that bought land by the water and no it wasn't very expensive. It was in one of the provinces. My wifes says you can get land pretty cheap. It's not an expensive process. There's an attorney involved so you'll have a clean title to the land.

I wouldn't suggest buying a gun illegally off the streets. You need to check the internet on that stuff. This site is for immigrating to the USA and not about guns. lol

I totally agree, they were living before a significant other came into their life and didn't die. Asking for money just is a big no no, although I know a lot that do it and have success. But I would probably have to get after my wife with her spending once she got here if she was like that, I literally basically scream at my wife sometimes to use the credit card, she still won't listen if she thinks it's a waste of money. She got stuck in China for a delay and I told her she had to pay $200 and stay at hilton near the airport, instead she decided to go free from Air China with 1 hour bus trip to the hotel. I would much rather have a complaint my wife is cheap, than ridiculous in spending habits.

You don't need to know someone's situation to see what's happening to the guy. Anyone that's been to the Philippines knows you can make it with a decent place to stay for 200-300 dollars and have plenty of money for food and utilities. She can even get internet around 1500 pesos if she really wanted to and so they have a way to see each other. Sounds like you have a great wife like mine. Congratulations.

Have you verified that is her real living conditions or is it a scam? When you visit her, where do you stay? Living conditions are bad in Third World Countries, but she can move and work and live better. I know you are concerned for her wellbeing but still dont be fooled out of your moneu.

I agree with you. It's obvious whats going on but some people don't want to face they're being scammed. I'd hate to be in his situtation.

Everyone has given you suggestions on where she can stay, how to get around but it's obvious someone doesn't want to face the fact of whats really going on. If you don't want people to question you, you shouldn't post on here. Everyone that's dating or married to a filipina that's living or lives there now KNOWS that 200-300 USD is plenty to live on and have extra. Maybe you should read how people get scammed by sending money over there to women. It might make you think twice about it. My wife asked me 1 time in a year. She asked for 35 USD.

I just sponsored my wife and I needed to submit 6 months of pay stubs, the original 2014 W2, copies of my 2014 tax return. Each sponsor will need to provide that information to the NVC. I sent a photocopy of the W2 and they notified me saying they want an original. It's optional but you can also send in the last 3 years of W2's and tax returns but since you never filed taxes you won't be able to . When you do you're figuring, make sure you take into account minor children, your fiancee, and yourself.

It's required. My wife already attended it. It basically explains the rights they have here and what to do in case of abuse etc. She was at the seminar for quite a few hours also. You may have to reschedule her flight for the next day if she can't find an earlier class to attend. To reschedule a flight you'll just have to pay a few hundred extra dollars. Not a big deal.

If she isn't sure which bus or jeepney to take to get to her destination, all she has to do is ask the driver. They can tell her what one she needs to take. My wife does it all the time and after a few times she's getting a pretty good idea. Ask your fiancee where all the money is going towards. She doesn't have to eat at big restaurants. There are plenty of safe mini restaurants on side streets that sell food for a quarter of what big restaurants sell. I feel your pain man and I'm just trying to help giving mine and my wifes experiences.

I have a few questions and I mean no disrespect toward you or your fiancee. How well do you know her and have you known her for a while? The amount of money you send should be more than enough for her to live on and find a cleaner and safer place to stay. My wife is living on 5-6000 pesos a month. Her water bill is 100 pesos. Food is so much cheaper in villages then in manila. She isn't just trying to get more money from you is she? My wife is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours from makati/manila. Every time she travels there she has to go by tricycle(motor bike and side car) to a jeepney to a bus then cab. Its a pain but it's not like she has to do it that often. When the traffic is bad, she expects a 4 hour ride. I've done it a few times with her and it sucks but they're use to it and it's not that expensive, maybe 300-400 pesos round trip. She really needs to get outside of the city or maybe move back with her parents or another relative.

Another question i was wondering, have you started petitioning her to come over? Do you have kids under age of 16? When you fill out your affidavit of support, you will be required to make a certain amount of income above the poverty level. If you don't meet the requirements you'll need to have someone else help petition her. I have a great job make good money but when I count me, my wife, and kids, I just made enough above the requiement and I'm no where near poverty. I have my own house and cars. lol It's just something for you to think about and look into.

The NVC never responded to an email from me. Give it around 10 days and call them to see if there's a MNL case number yet. They have to wait for the documents to arrive and input them in their system. This information came from the NVC. They will then have your email and will sent you updates, MNL number, and will also send stuff to you by mail. I would start calling them after 10 business days to see if they have a number for you yet. That's what the NVC told me to do. You may have to give them your USCIS receipt number to look up your case. Make sure you have both date of births, you passport number, name of applicant and petitioners. Some ask for the info and some hasn't when I called. Try calling this number for the NVC. Its the contact number they give 603-334-0700. Sometimes its busy and I can get through. Sometimes I have to call 10 times in a row. The longest I had to wait on hold was 20 minutes. Hope this helps. This is just my case and I know all are different. I don't think you can do anything to speed them up. Good luck.

I submitted all docs to the nvc because i sent photocopies. They instructed me to send my 2014 original W2 to my wife in the philippines.

It took 7-14 days to get our MNL case number. With all the technology I don't know why it takes so long to send cases from the uscis to nvc. As long as you have a valid email address you should receive it by email as soon as one is issued. You can call the nvc to see if one has been issued.

Tell her to go to nearby villages. She should be able to get a place to stay. My wife stays at montalban rizal and she pays roughly 2000 pesos a month for rent. Everytime she needs to travel to manila it takes her 3-4 hours because of traffic. When she has her medical, she'll be staying at a nearby hotel because the medical takes a couple of days. If she can't move maybe she can find work and you can work two jobs. It's not fun but I do it. Hope this helps.

i used western union 3 times to send money to the philippines with no problems. it takes about 5 minutes total and the money is there almost instantly.

I haven't used them but I heard they're cheap. I used Asiana Airlines on 2 of my flights to the philippines and loved them. Great planes and the flight attendants are super friendly. Two hours is plenty of time between flights. Just follow the signs to your next gate or terminal etc. There are english signs everywhere.

I live in london, ohio and my filipina wife should be here sometime in feb or march 2016.

I pretty much said the same thing but he doesn't want to take no for an answer. lol

I've been there 3 times. I brought chocolate and other items in my checked luggage. You shouldn't have a problem. Make sure you know addresses and phone numbers of where you're staying. You'll have to fill it out on the little yellow card so they can get a hold of you if there was ever an outbreak or something. lol I don't remember declaring anything at Ninoy. I did have to declare items when I came back to the usa and went through customs. Stick to the liquids rule. All security will throw things out. I seen it happen. If you need extra liquid items, you can pack them in your checked luggage.

It's not hard to navigate other airports either. I've been to south korea and japan. If you're not happy with your airline you could always try Asiana. I've used them every time and they are awesome. Hope this helps and have a safe trip.

When you had your interview, are you told right then that you passed. and if so how long did it take to get your passport. My wife is waiting for an interview appointment in manila as of now.

Thanks for your help.

I have a friend in the philippines and he wants to work in the united states and send money back to his wife and children. He has no college education so the only thing he could probably do is work in a factory or something. Does anyone have any information on how he would be able to come here and work. The uscis is kind of confusing and I don't know any employers that would petition someone to come over. Thanks for any help.